World news about “Belfast” published by euronews.
Northern Ireland: behind the flag riots It all began on the night of December 3. A fight over a flag in a province officially at peace for years but where street violence has never really… 07/01/2013
Loyalists protests spark violence in northern Ireland – nocomment Loyalists were protesting in Belfast over the decision to limit the flying of the Union flag to designated days only on official buildings. The police were… 11/12/2012
N.Ireland police foil mortar attack on stationPolice in Northern Ireland say they have foiled an attempt to attack a police station with mortar bombs, after recovering the weapons from a van in a… 04/03/2013
Fresh clashes in Northern Ireland over British flagPetrol bombs have been thrown at police in Northern Ireland for the first time in almost two weeks. The fresh clashes followed ongoing protests over the… 26/01/2013
Flag riots continue in BelfastSixteen police officers have been injured in the latest outbreak of union flag-related rioting in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Street demonstrations have been… 12/01/2013
More flag protests in BelfastWater cannon has been used to drive back protesters in Northern Ireland after another night of unrest, caused by a row over the flying of the Union flag at… 12/01/2013
Union flag protests continue in BelfastViolent protests continue in Northern Ireland as loyalists renewed their anger against restrictions on flying the union flag from Belfast City Hall… 09/01/2013
Loyalists pelt police in Belfast for a sixth nightIn Belfast, a crowd of Loyalists, mostly teenagers, pelted police with petrol bombs and fireworks for a sixth night in a row. However officers did not… 09/01/2013
Belfast endures fifth night of violenceBelfast has suffered its fifth night of violent protests after some members of a rally held in front of City Hall tried to break into the building. Police… 08/01/2013
Police fire plastic bullets in fifth night of Belfast unrestHundreds of loyalists picketed Belfast City Hall on Monday night in their continuing protest over the Union flag. The unrest has been triggered by a… 08/01/2013
Northern Ireland braces for week of protests over Union flagNorthern Ireland is quieter this Monday after another night of violent confrontation in areas of Belfast, the fourth in a row that has left at least 52 police… 07/01/2013
UK: man arrested after shots fired at police in BelfastPolice in Northern Ireland have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were allegedly fired at security officers during clashes in east… 05/01/2013
Police injured in new Northern Ireland flag protestsThere’s been more violence in Northern Ireland following last month’s protests over the partial removal of the British flag from Belfast City Hall. Eight… 04/01/2013
Belfast police are attacked in continuing flag rowThere has been more violence on the streets of Belfast – loyalists attacked a police car throwing a petrol bomb at the vehicle while an officer was still… 11/12/2012
Northern Ireland violence overshadows Clinton visitSuccessive nights of rioting by pro-British loyalists in Northern Ireland have overshadowed the imminent visit of the US Secretary of State on… 06/12/2012
Protests at Northern Ireland’s first private abortion clinicNorthern Ireland’s first private abortion clinic has opened in Belfast, to protests from pro-life campaigners. Unlike the rest of the UK, abortion is… 18/10/2012
Traditional parades spark violence in N.IrelandOn a third night of violence police in Northern Ireland have come under attack during disturbances in Belfast. Tensions have erupted surrounding the… 05/09/2012
Police injured in Belfast sectarian clashesPetrol bombs, bottles and bricks were thrown, as republicans and loyalists clashed on the streets of Belfast. Twenty-six police officers were injured and… 03/09/2012
Titanic’s peaceful message to BelfastThe world’s biggest Titanic attraction opened this weekend in the city where the doomed liner was built one hundred years ago. Belfast in Northern Ireland… 01/04/2012
Back in the Day: Britain’s biggest ever bank heistDecember 20, 2004 A group of men steal more than £26.5 million (approx. 31 million euros) in sterling, dollars and euros from the headquarters of Northern… 19/12/2011
Lady Gaga steals the show at MTV Europe awardsIt is always going to be something spectacular when all the glamour of the rock and pop worlds come together, but as usual Lady Gaga stole the show at this… 07/11/2011
Concerns over reasons for Belfast riotingIt was hoped the days of violent confrontation in Belfast were over – but it seems not. Catholic youths have clashed with police for several nights this… 13/07/2011
More violent clashes on the streets of BelfastIt had been hoped that scenes of violent confrontation had disappeared from the streets of Northern Ireland. But police in Belfast have come under attack… 13/07/2011
Rioters clash with Belfast policePolice fired tear gas and plastic bullets at Catholic youths during rioting in the Northern Irish city of Belfast on Tuesday. Some of the rioters threw… 13/07/2011
Riots mark culmination of Belfast marching seasonThe climax of the marching season in Northern Ireland has been marred by a night of violence in Belfast. Pro-British loyalists have planned huge parades… 12/07/2011
Second night of sectarian violence in BelfastSectarian clashes took place for a second night in Northern Ireland’s capital, with police estimating as many as 700 people being involved. In an area of east… 22/06/2011
Belfast police targeted in third night of riotsIt was another night of ‘madness and mayhem’ in Belfast, in the words of one local politician in Northern Ireland. During a third night of rioting by Irish… 14/07/2010
Belfast govt criticised over riotingThe government in Northern Ireland is being urged to do more to find a long-term solution to annual parading disputes. The call comes from the police after… 13/07/2010
Nationalist rioters clash with police in BelfastSecurity forces in Northern Ireland have clashed with nationalist demonstrators for a second night running. Rioters threw petrol bombs and police responded… 13/07/2010
Police officer killed in Northern IrelandA police officer has been shot dead in Northern Ireland, the third killing in as many days, raising fears of a return to sectarian violence in the province… 10/03/2009
